Cape Verde becomes a Member
15/10/2008
On 23 July 2008, Cape Verde became a Member of the WTO. Although it is still not possible to obtain patent protection in Cape Verde, it is hoped that the recent accession to the WTO and the resulting obligations of Cape Verde to become TRIPS compliant will mean that patent protection will soon be available. The situation will be monitored and updates posted as and when information becomes available.
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Featured Act
Counterfeit Goods Act no. 37 of 1997
To introduce measures aimed against the trade in counterfeit goods so as to further protect owners of trade marks, copyright and certain marks under the Merchandise Marks Act, 1941, against the unlawful application, to goods, of the subject matter of their respective intellectual property rights and against the release of goods of that nature (called "counterfeit goods”) into the channels of commerce.
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Featured Case Law
When is research & development tax deductable?
The South African government introduced Section 11D of the Income Tax Act number 58 of 1962 to encourage and incentivise private sector investment towards the research and development of scientific or technological activities. The Act assists in ensuring that research and development activities are conducted within South Africa, and this will ultimately resulting in a positive economic growth.
Section 11D of the Act provides for two types of incentives - a 150 percent deduction of operating expenses and accelerated depreciation of any building or part thereof, machinery, plant, implements, utensil or article. |
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Nicole Smit
Attorney - Trade Mark Practitioner
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The firm practises directly in several Southern African countries and through long-established associates in others.
